Episode 186 - The Gentleman Bushranger Part 1
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In the 1820s, a man would take the wilderness - and women - of Van Diemen's Land by storm, stealing hearts, wallets and watches alike. The Gentlemen Bushranger was a man who was feared by the men and adored by the women, doing his part to keep chivalry alive in the face of life in Tasmania. Join Holly and Matthew as Matthew swoons over Brady, they discuss his history, and his antics. Happy New Year!
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